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Overview |
Arcadia | UVM | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 1250/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Arcadia | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Arcadia | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 3,142 students)
Arcadia vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or UVM?
- Arcadia University is 192.3% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Arcadia than University of Vermont ($47,590.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Arcadia ($22,062 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 21.7% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,354 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University as University of Vermont (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 79.3% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($34,234 vs. $19,093)
Arcadia vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 107 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming UVM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than UVM (60%)
Arcadia vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or UVM? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UVM and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than Arcadia University (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $7,100 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,400)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/